Blinn College Office of Institutional Research & Effectiveness Employee Survey Results 2008 Fall Semester Presentation to the Board of Trustees Wednesday, November 12th Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
Blinn College Employee Survey - COLLEGE LEADERSHIP / 1. The Blinn president fosters a student oriented approach in programs and services. 2. The Blinn president exhibits leadership that enhances the campus climate. 3. The Blinn vice presidents foster a student-oriented approach in programs and services. 4. The Blinn vice presidents exhibit leadership that enhances the campus climate. 5. The Blinn vice presidents share important information that you need to do your job. 6. I am satisfied with the freedom I have to openly express my viewpoint to college leadership. 4.32-0.81 3.54 4.46-0.92 3.59 4.27-0.68 3.53 4.37-0.84 3.35 4.40-1.05 3.47 4.35-0.88 College Leadership 1 2 3 4 5 6
Blinn College Employee Survey-COLLEGE CLIMATE / 1. It is safe for me to share questions, concerns, or ideas with other members of the College. 2. There is a positive working relationship between Blinn faculty and staff. 3. There is a positive working relationship between Blinn staff and adminstration. 4. There is a positive working relationship between adminstration and faculty. 5. I feel valued as an employee of Blinn College. 6. Blinn College is a good place to work. 7. There is a spirit of cooperation among Blinn employees. 3.51-0.98 3.78 4.58-0.80 3.46 4.54-1.08 3.40 4.55-1.15 4.56-1.06 4.08 4.61-0.53 3.58 4.54-0.96 College Climate 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Blinn College Employee Survey-COLLEGE COMMUNICATIONS / 1. Sufficient opportunities are available for me to communicate with my supervisor. 2. Sufficient opportunities are available for me to communicate with supervisors above my immediate supervisor. 3. Institutional policies and procedures have been clearly communicated to me. 4. My job performance expectations have been clearly communicated to me. 5. People seeking information from various offices of the College are treated in a courteous and professional manner. 6. Information is clearly communicated within my division/department. 7. Information is clearly communicated between different divisions/departments. 8. Budget resource allocation decisions are made clear to Blinn employees. 4.32 4.66-0.34 3.64 4.33-0.69 3.61 4.52-0.91 4.10 4.62-0.52 3.69 4.58-0.89 3.81 4.63-0.83 3.12 4.38-1.25 2.91 4.17-1.26 College Communications 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Blinn College Employee Survey-DECISION MAKING / 1. Decisions are made in a timely fashion. 2. Decisions are made in an informed fashion. 3. Employee input is utilized in decision-making at Blinn College. 4. I understand how Blinn College develops policies and procedures. 5. College policies and procedures are followed fairly and uniformly. 6. I am encouraged to participate in departmental decisions. 3.14 4.43-1.28 3.08 4.51-1.43 2.84 4.41-1.57 2.88 4.15-1.27 3.07 4.47-1.40 3.60 4.34-0.75 Decision Making 1 2 3 4 5 6 Blinn College Office of Institutional Research and Effectivness
Blinn College Employee Survey-PERSONAL WORK ENVIRONMENT / 1. I am recognized for doing a good job. 2. I receive regular performance feedback on how I do my job. 3. I have a safe working environment. 4. My supervisor and my organization care about me. 5. New ideas for improving the quality of my work environment are encouraged. 6. My co-workers respect diversity. 7. I want to be working at Blinn College three years from now. 3.73 4.47-0.73 3.78 4.45-0.67 4.23 4.69-0.46 3.99 4.57-0.58 3.82-0.68 3.96 4.47-0.51 4.22 4.39-0.16 Personal Work Environment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Blinn College Employee Survey-PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT / 1. Blinn College places high importance on job training/professional development. 2. My supervisor supports my job training/professional development efforts. 3. I can rely on my colleagues/co-workers, when needed, to help get the job done. 4. I have sufficient information to perform my job. 5. I have the technology needed to successfully perform my job. 3.44 4.38-0.93 4.11 4.47-0.35 4.22 4.60-0.38 4.19 4.62-0.43 4.18 4.61-0.43 Professional Development & Support 500 1 2 3 4 5
Blinn College Employee Survey-STRATEGIC PLANNING / 1. I know the College mission (what it is trying to accomplish). 2. When processes need to be improved, Blinn gathers information, makes changes, and evaluates these changes to see if they resulted in process improvement. 3. Blinn College sets organizational goals with measurable outcomes. 4. I know how my job fits into the mission of the College. 5. I know the primary strategic plans and goals of my department. 6. Student needs drive the strategic planning process. 3.68 4.29-0.61 3.09 4.34-1.25 3.37 4.16-0.79 3.97 4.41-0.44 3.88 4.44-0.56 3.49 4.38-0.89 Strategic Planning 1 2 3 4 5 6
Blinn College Employee Survey-Demographics Gender: Answer Options 1. Male 2. Female 3. Prefer not to answer Percent Count 30.9% 166 56.9% 306 12.3% 66 answered que 538 skipped question 90 Gender 56.9% 12.3% 30.9% 1 2 3 Position: Answer Options 1. Full-time Faculty 2. Part-time Faculty 3. Full-time Staff (12 month) 4. Full-time Staff (9 month) 5. Part-time Staff Percent Count 36.7% 198 12.6% 68 40.4% 218 3.0% 16 7.2% 39 answered question 539 skipped question 89 Position 3.0% 7.2% 40.4% 12.6% 36.7% 1 2 3 4 5 Years employed at Blinn College: Answer Options 1. Less than 1 year 2. 1-5 years 3. 6-10 years 4. 11-20 years 5. 21-30 years 6. Over 30 years Percent Count 15.0% 80 32.1% 171 24.6% 131 21.4% 114 4.9% 26 2.1% 11 answered question 533 skipped question 95 Years 4.9% 2.1% Employed 15.0% 1 21.4% 2 3 32.1% 4 24.6% 5 6 Have you ever been employed by an institution of higher education other than Blinn College? Answer Options 1. Yes 2. No Percent Count 49.2% 263 50.8% 272 answered question 535 skipped question 93 Other Institution? 50.8% 49.2% 1 2